Tuscany Day Trip from Rome with Lunch and Wine Expert Led Wine Tasting
A full-day guided Tuscany tour from Rome. Visit Montepulciano and Pienza, explore hill towns, enjoy a vineyard lunch, pasta demo, and wine tasting in Montalcino.
Start your day in Rome with a comfortable ride in a private, state-of-the-art minivan, traveling into the heart of Tuscany for a full-day exploration of its most iconic hill towns and culinary traditions. Upon arrival in Montepulciano, an expert guide leads a walking tour through its historic streets, including Piazza Grande and Piazza Duomo, while highlighting the town’s Renaissance architecture and rich cultural heritage. The experience continues with visits to landmarks such as the Torre di Pulcinella, along with an introduction to Montepulciano’s long-standing wine traditions, including its ancient Etruscan wells and medieval wine cellars.
Next, visit the picturesque hill town of Pienza, celebrated for its Renaissance urban planning, panoramic countryside views, and renowned local cheese production. The journey continues to a traditional Tuscan vineyard in the Montalcino area, where guests enjoy a 3-course lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The experience includes a short demonstration on how to make fresh pasta, followed by a wine expert-guided wine tasting, offering professional insights into regional wines and local winemaking traditions. With seamless transport and personalized attention throughout the day, this experience offers an authentic and memorable taste of Tuscany before returning to Rome.
Duration: 11 hours
Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy